Refered vs. Referred: The Correct Spellings

The correct spelling is "referred," not "refered." The primary difference between the two spellings is the number of 'r's. "Referred" has two 'r's after the 'e', while "refered" mistakenly only uses one.

To remember the correct spelling, think of the doubling rule for verbs ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern. Since "refer" fits this mold, it's essential to double the 'r' when spelling "referred."

The error in the spelling "refered" probably arises from overlooking this doubling rule, especially since not all verbs in English follow this pattern.

The word "referred" comes from the verb "refer," which means to direct someone's attention to something. When we apply the past tense to regular verbs ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, we usually double the final consonant before adding "-ed." Therefore, "refer" becomes "referred."

Incorrect: She refered to the manual for instructions.

Correct: She referred to the manual for instructions.

Incorrect: The case was refered to a higher court.

Correct: The case was referred to a higher court.

Incorrect: He refered me to a specialist.

Correct: He referred me to a specialist.

Incorrect: The article was refered to during the meeting.

Correct: The article was referred to during the meeting.

Incorrect: I was refered by a friend to this service.

Correct: I was referred by a friend to this service.

Mentioned or spoken about.

To direct someone's attention to a source of information.

To allude or make a reference.

Directed or sent to someone or something for consultation, review, or further action.

To hand over for decision or consideration.

To direct to a source for help or information

To submit (a matter in dispute) to an authority for arbitration, decision, or examination.

To direct the attention of

To assign or attribute to; regard as originated by.

To assign to or regard as belonging within a particular kind or class

To relate or pertain; concern

To serve as a descriptor or have as a denotation

To speak or write about something briefly or incidentally; make reference

To turn one's attention, as in seeking information

simple past tense and past participle of refer

I was referred by a friend to this service.

She referred to the manual for instructions.

The article was referred to during the meeting.

The case was referred to a higher court.

Doctors often referred patients to specialists for further treatment.

The dispute was referred to arbitration for resolution.

The teacher referred to several sources in her lecture.

She referred her colleague to a job opening.

The matter was referred to the committee for discussion.

He referred me to a specialist.

The judge referred to previous cases for guidance.

The issue was referred back to the department for review.

He referred to his notes throughout the presentation.

He was referred for counseling after the incident.

Customers are encouraged to refer friends to our service.

The novel referred to historical events for authenticity.

The term is frequently referred to in scientific literature.

The document referred to changes that needed to be made.

Students are referred to the handbook for university policies.

The policy was referred to in the contract.

Pain felt in a part of the body other than its actual source.

Mention something briefly or indirectly.

To send someone or something to another person or place for additional measures to be taken.

To send someone or something to another with a positive endorsement.

In English, when a verb ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern, the final consonant is often doubled before adding "-ed" to form the past tense.

"Referred" is a regular verb because it follows the typical "-ed" ending for its past tense.

Remember the rule for doubling the final consonant in verbs that end in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.

"Referred" can be both. For instance, "She referred him to a doctor" (transitive) and "The article referred to an earlier study" (intransitive).

Yes, the base form is "refer," and another form is "referring."

In medical contexts, "referred" often indicates that a patient has been directed to see a specialist or undergo further examination.

No, the correct spelling is "referred."

"Referred" is pronounced as rih-FURD.

Yes, "refer" can mean to direct someone for consultation, to mention, or to direct attention to a source.

Yes, both come from the Latin word "referre," which means "to bring back."